Cole Porter
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
A Tribute to Artie Shaw
Here is a re-creation and transcription of three classic hits made famous by the late, great clarinetist Artie Shaw. Arranger Jeff Hest has gone the extra mile to provide an accurate transcription of “What Is This Thing Called Love,” Softly as in a Morning Sunrise,” and “Begin the Beguine.” To keep this chart accessible, the solo clarinet part is playable by a competent clarinetist. An optional baritone sax part is included. A wonderful arrangement!SKU: AL24862 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Begin the Beguine
Arranged especially for the USAF Airmen of Note, this exciting chart packs in solis with some tight harmony, lush chords, and remarkable motives. A tenor sax solo feature with a ballad intro moves into a straight-eight groove at around 160 BPM. Lead trumpet has a high D and the (electric) bass and guitar parts will challenge your students.SKU: AL36055 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Check out this easy-going chart that swings at 132 BPM. This great Cole Porter standard is arranged with written tenor, trumpet, and alto solos with an alto cadenza. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat. Bill Cunliffe included great development and a sweet shout chorus. Superb chart! (6:23)SKU: AL43737 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5.5
It’s All Right with Me
As recorded on the Silverline Records album XXL (CD and DVD Audio) by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Originally written for vocal group Take 6 and the Big Phat Band, the chart was re-orchestrated for big band! A wonderful tune by Cole Porter and another phenomenal chart by Gordon, THIS CHART SWINGS. Jazz for alto 1 and an optional flute double for alto 2. If you have a hot, experienced band, this chart is for you!SKU: ALJEM04006 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
It’s All Right with Me
This chart has a contemporary half-time funk feel played around half note=96 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat, a suggested written alto sax solo, the initial melody is stated by trombones and then bounces to each section. (3:36)SKU: AL45079 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Love for Sale
Check out Alan Baylock, one of the finest writers on the scene today. Alan’s hip chart for Cole Porter’s Love for Sale starts off with bari, bass trombone, and bass handling the melody and it goes upwards and onwards from there. Jazz solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2. Lead trumpet to written D, bone to A-flat. Energy galore, full ensemble, contrapuntal lines, solos, solis – you name it, this fine chart has it. Love for Sale screams festival.SKU: ALJEM03027 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Night and Day
Beginning with excerpts from the verse into the melody with a smooth bossa feel, the sections bounce the melody back and forth with solis, and a brief solo melody line for trumpet 1. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff.SKU: AL36031 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Night and Day
Cole Porter is truly one of the great American songwriters, and his classic Night and Day has become a jazz standard. This David Pugh arrangement is very playable, and yet it captures all the jazz nuances of the Cole Porter era. It’s a wonderful way to introduce your developing jazz ensemble to important standard repertoire. Easy (3:43)
SKU: ALJE9950 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Night and Day
Night and Day arranged by Scott Ragsdale is a great Cole Porter standard for your vocalist with a bossa groove around 160 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to a written A above the staff with a written-out tenor sax solo and optional C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone solo lead parts for flexibility. Vocal range is from low F below middle C to B third line treble clef. Excellent chart! (3:15)SKU: AL48228 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Night and Day
This standard has been arranged in a contemporary, funky groove played around 136 BPM going into a boogaloo occasionally. Lead trumpet range it to written A above the staff, and sample solos are provided for alto and tenor saxophones. The bass part is pretty funky and don’t forget to check out the mellow interlude that builds into the shout chorus. Hip chart! (4:10)SKU: AL46167 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2.5
What Is This Thing Called Love?
A swinger on a great jazz standard. Played around 160 BPM, this chart is packed with solis for all sections, especially saxes. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Then, add suggested written solos for trumpet and tenor and optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibes, and you have yourself an excellent chart—simple as that.SKU: AL47025 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
What Is This Thing Called Love?
A swing tempo at around 160 BPM, the melody is stated by alto 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1. Add some ensemble counterpoint, some solo space (written) for trumpet 2 and ‘bone 1 and you have all the right stuff. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with optional higher notes. Rhythm section parts are well-written. The band will swing!SKU: AL36047 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
What Is This Thing Called Love? (from Wake Up and Dream)
This Aric Schneller arrangement is a burnin’ swing chart of a Cole Porter jazz standard. Great energy is created with the 180 BPM tempo, the solo space for alto 1, and a fierce unison horn interlude. A superior chart for a good band! (4:54)SKU: AL43696 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
You Do Something to Me
This swingin’ vocal chart with jazz ensemble is written in two keys. The high key (male) is E-flat with the range from middle C to top line F treble clef. The low key (female) is B-flat with the range from F below middle C to third space C. The parts are reversible – just flip the page for the key that suits your vocalist. A tenor sax solo is included also. Composed by Cole Porter and arranged by Dave Wolpe, this chart assures a great concert.
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
You’ll love this swinger that is played around 168 BPM. This chart is outstanding, the song is a jazz standard, the lead trumpet range is to written F-sharp, and written-out solos are provided for alto and trumpet. Check out the great sax soli and the hip interlude that builds right up to the fine. Quality writing! (3:35)SKU: AL46153 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
You can’t beat a Cole Porter melody superbly arranged by Dave Wolpe. This chart has a moderate swing tempo to feature the ensemble, and written or ad-lib solos by 1st tenor sax, 2nd trumpet, and 1st trombone. Contrapuntal lines, solis, and plenty of Wolpe ensemble writing make this one of Dave’s best charts. Clear articulation and rhythm section parts make for effective rehearsal and performance. (3:01)
SKU: ALJEM04002